Top Questions to Ask Your Fertility Clinic Before You Book
Top Questions to Ask Your Fertility Clinic Before You Book
Choosing the right IVF clinic is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your fertility journey. Asking the right questions early can save time, money, and emotional strain.
Key Medical Questions
- What diagnostic tests are included before treatment? Examples:
- Ovarian reserve testing (AMH, antral follicle count)
- Semen analysis for male partners
- Tubal assessment (hysterosalpingography, ultrasound, or hysterosonography)
- How does the clinic decide between IVF and ICSI?
- Are decisions based on sperm quality, previous fertilisation history, or other factors?
- Is ICSI recommended routinely or only for male-factor infertility?
- Who makes clinical decisions during my cycle?
- Are protocols adjusted by nurses or directly by fertility specialists?
- Who reviews scans, hormone levels, and embryo quality in real time?
- How are genetic testing options handled?
- Does the clinic offer preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)?
- How does the clinic handle treatment for patients with unexplained infertility?
- Are additional diagnostic tests recommended before starting IVF?
- How is the treatment plan tailored to individual cases?
Success Rates and Transparency
- How are success rates reported?
- Per embryo transfer or per cycle started
- Are age-specific success rates available?
- How do success rates differ for fresh vs frozen transfers?
Costs and Practical Considerations
- What is included in the advertised price?
- Consultation, monitoring, egg retrieval, embryo transfer
- Are medications, scans, anaesthesia, or lab fees extra ?
- Are embryo freezing and storage included?
- What are the costs for freezing and future frozen embryo transfers?
- Are medications included or billed separately?
Final Thought
This is a short list of considerations which need to be made. For a full comprehensive guide on how to choose the right clinic for you, with all of the questions to be asked, click here.
A good IVF clinic welcomes informed questions and prioritises clear communication, personalised care, and transparency. Asking these questions early empowers patients to make informed decisions, manage expectations, and navigate their fertility journey with confidence.
- Your IVF Fairy Godmother
